Alex Update

Alex is in Boston today. He and George have been making good progress and are still on track even without the RV. There are some mechanical problems that need to be fixed before they can use it but travelling the NE corridor in an SUV is probably a better way to do it. Here is…

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Sleep

I have problems sleeping. I never thought about sleeping as learned behavior, but it is. Apparently even though the act of sleeping is natural, how we arrive at that blessed event is quite unique. My sleeping habits are so unique, and ineffective, I will need to be studied to find out how to correct them….

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Leaving

In a few short hours Alex will be leaving on a 5 month journey across America. You can follow him on his blog here: Alex Across America and on the Honor and Remember Across America Website. We are very proud of his decision to help George, but will miss him terribly. Keep him in your thoughts…

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Vasovagal Syncope

Or as I like to say: “The day I felt like I was going to die giving blood”. It started out innocently enough yesterday morning as I went in for my “fasting labs” at 9:45. I arrived on time and took my seat with the other cattle waiting for my turn. At least this visit…

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Happiness

Happiness. Happiness is one of those states of being that just happens when you are a kid. Happiness in a child is expected, so much so that when a child is unhappy everyone takes notice, like at the checkout line. When a child is unhappy, or cranky, or whining, people notice and the reason is…

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Up and Down redux

Emily explaining in great detail the difference between up and down. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7KDOemF1Go&w=480&h=385] up and down.

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Coffee – the dark side drink

I have discovered Emily is very much like me. Some character traits I don’t mind passing on but this one is a little scary. http://www.facebook.com/v/455964737587 The girl is drawn to the stuff like Madge to Palmolive.

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When life gives you lemons….

Not once in my 40 years on the planet has anyone come up to me and given me lemons. Come to think of it, no one gave me apples, or bananas, or oranges, or any other kind of fruit. In fact, most of my life has been gift free from strangers barring the occasional one…

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Goodbye Facebook

I deactivated my facebook account tonight. I needed a reason to drop it and the latest privicy issues was reason enough. I may reactivate it sometime down the road. Who knows. It is twitter and email for me.

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